About The Role
In this role, you will support the management team to improve the transparency of financial reporting by providing details about variances that will help reduce reporting uncertainty. You will understand the need for timely and accurate reporting of data, manage workloads, projects and ensure deadlines are met.
Here Are The Areas Of Focus
- Problem-solving & Process Improvement: Demonstrate problem solving ability using logic to define the problem, generate alternatives and implement solutions.
- Data Analysis: Propose new methods, tools and troubleshooting solutions to existing and future problems and/or issues.
- Change Anticipation & Management: Supports the change management strategy and plan. Understands the need for change in the marketplace.
- Effective Messaging & Collaboration: Conveys the information simply and clearly, anticipating and eliminating causes of confusion and misunderstanding. Great presentations skills.
- Continuous Improvement: Considers improvements/enhancements in terms of continuous process improvement on behalf of Swiss Re. The incumbent is familiar with technology-enabled automation and will suggest improvements and challenge the status quo.
About You
Essentials
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (2 years minimum) in an Accounting/Finance related discipline.
- Strong math skills and analytical skills.
- Ability to quickly learn Swiss Re's key insurance business activities, products, and services.
- Proven decision-making skills with ability to exercise judgment in applying 80-20 rule.
- Adaptive learner with great customer service skills and a team-player.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of insurance and reinsurance products and features.
- Progression towards ARA and FLMI designations or equivalent work experience.
- Basic to Intermediate knowledge of Excel and MS Access is required; SQL experience preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of financial reporting requirements.